Rumors began to circulate in June 1979 that Pope John Paul II might travel to Chicago, which was then home to 2.4 million Catholics making it the largest archdiocese in North America.

John Paul was on Francis's line. He used to say to me, 'use the fabric you think is right for me.' I don't know how many cassocks the Pope has, but more than one is needed because white gets dirty ...

Baker designed clothing for Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict and Pope Francis. Pope Francis visited Washington D.C. in 2015. The Holy Father passed away on Monday, April 21 at 88 years old.

Pope Leo XIV Offers Us Clues About His Papacy With His First Vestments. By Vogue. May 8, 2025. ALBERTO PIZZOLI/Getty Images. Save. Save ... Leo, like Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II, ...

A blessing for Hungary, love for the Hungarian Holy Family reverberates loudly in their culture to this day. For instance: In 1996, descendants of Hungarian sculptor Jenő Bory greeted John Paul ...

Pope Leo XIV has worn several notable chasubles, including one that was used by Pope St. John Paul II. White sash : Also known as a “fascia,” the sash is worn over the cassock just above the ...

Pope John Paul II arrived in the U.S. on Monday, Oct. 1, 1979 — touching down in Boston, and stopping in New York, Philadelphia, and Des Moines before arriving in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 4.